Nurse Practitioner

Position # : 205851

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: SUN

Facility: Hudson Bay Hospital

City/Town: Hudson Bay

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 112.00 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910

Travel Required: No

Job Description: In collaboration with the physicians and other health care professionals, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care services to the communities. This includes health assessment, health promotion and protection, disease and injury prevention and assessment, provision of supportive women's wellness, instructive treatment and emergency services. In collaboration with and referral to other health care professionals; conducting community needs assessments and participating in evaluation projects. This position will include some travel within the region. Job description is available upon request.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Three years fulltime experience as a Registered Nurse

One (1) year experience with community development/health promotion activities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Master of Nurse Practitioner is acceptable

Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Competencies

Advanced - Research skills

Advanced - Decision making skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Advanced - Facilitation skills

Advanced - Leadership skills

Advanced - Organizational skills

Advanced - Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

May be eligible for additional incentives, please see Ministry of Health website

For more information on the town of Hudson Bay please visit http://www.townofhudsonbay.com/

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

One (1) year nursing experience in a primary health care setting preferred

Travel within the region and provincially

Hudson Bay is located approximately 156 km east of Melfort

May be eligible for the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive of up to $50,000

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.